Join us for our annual student research symposium.
This dynamic event showcases the impressive work of our undergraduate scholars. Students from various disciplines, including biology, chemistry, political science, psychology, religion, math, physics, and more, will present their summer research through engaging talks and an informative research poster session.
Event Details
Date
Saturday, October 18, 2025Time
Talks: 1:00 p.m.- 2:15 p.m.Posters: 2:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
Location
Soiland Recreation CenterAdmission is free and open to students, alumni, faculty, and the community
Symposium Highlights
- The symposium will feature short research talks, where undergraduate student scholars will present their findings and ideas in various fields such as Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Exercise Science, Psychology, Political Science, and Religion.
- An interactive research poster session will provide an opportunity to engage more deeply with the research projects and have meaningful discussions with the students.
- Attendees will have the chance to network with the student researchers, fostering scientific discussions and potentially discovering collaboration opportunities.
- The event showcases the work of top students who have dedicated their summer to full-time
research and creative projects in collaboration with faculty mentors.
Funding and Support
- The impressive immersion of students in research is made possible by the generous support of donors and federal grants. This year, over 50 Cal Lutheran students have been funded by fellowships, including the Swenson Science Summer Research Fellowships, John Stauffer Research Fellowships in the Chemical Sciences, Culver Behavioral Science Fellowship, Fletcher Jones Fellowship, Pearson Scholars Summer Program for Leadership, ASCENSO Research Fellowship, and Engagement in a Global Society, G.A. Foster Family Foundation, and Cal Lutheran.
- Additional funding has been provided by external sources, such as the National Science Foundation, the U.S. Department of Education grant program ALLIES in STEM, the Amgen Foundation, and the Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program.
Research Abstracts and Virtual Posters
Want to see the abstracts and posters from research being presented at the symposium?
Information for Students Presenting at the Symposium
All currently enrolled CLU undergraduate research students are welcome to present at the symposium. Please make sure you have a CLU faculty who will review your poster before it's presented. If you received funding this summer, presenting a poster is mandatory. Please RSVP by uploading your abstract and poster by Wednesday, October 15th. Ensure your mentor reviews it first—it goes directly to the website from your upload.
Thank You to Our Sponsors
Thank you to our Soar and Celebrate Sponsors!
The Presidential Inauguration and its associated events, including the Student Research Symposium, are made possible thanks to the generous support of our sponsors. Their contributions help us celebrate the achievements of our students, faculty, and university community while bringing the vision of our new president to life.
We are deeply grateful to the following sponsors for their commitment to Cal Lutheran: TOLD, City of Thousand Oaks, Kirsten ’64 & Karsten ’65 Lundring, Amgen, Athens Services, Bill & Elise Kearney, Hyatt Regency Westlake, Kate McLean ’77 & Steven Stone, Nonstop Health, and Premier America Credit Union
Thank you for helping us soar and celebrate!